Lafayette, Indiana to Waterbury: Road Trip Guide & Distance

724.5 miles 1166 km · straight line
869.4 miles estimated 1399.2 km · driving distance
17h 29min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Lafayette, Indiana from Waterbury?

The distance from Lafayette, Indiana to Waterbury is 724.5 miles (1166 km) as the crow flies. Waterbury is located E of Lafayette, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869.4 miles, taking about 17h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Lafayette, Indiana in Indiana and Waterbury in Connecticut.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lafayette, Indiana and Waterbury. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lafayette, Indiana to Waterbury

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 29min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 59min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 44min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lafayette, Indiana & Waterbury

Quick Facts

Lafayette, Indiana
40.42°N, 86.88°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
211m elevation
Waterbury
41.56°N, 73.05°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients